This guide was originally authored (and kindly given to Regis Library to edit) by Mount Ida Librarian, Tracy Joyce.
Before beginning a project you will sometimes need to figure out what kind of source will provide the kind of information you need to answer your research question. If your professor has not assigned what types of sources to use, consider if you need primary, secondary or a mix of types before starting your search.
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Scholarly Articles |
Introduce new knowledge based on original research or experimentation. Many scholarly articles undergo the peer-review process through which experts in the field scrutinize articles before they are published, resulting in high quality scholarly information. |
A-Z List of Databases - Check off "Scholarly (Peer-reviewed) Journals" for scholarly sources. |
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Specialized publications inform and update people who work in a particular industry or occupation about current trends and events in that industry or occupation. |
See: Popular, Trade, and Scholarly Resources document below chart.
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Newspaper |
Provide a range of information that may entertain, relay current events information, or present educated opinions. While this information may be helpful for some assignments, it is not considered scholarly. |
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Websites |
Many professors have suggested good websites. We’ve listed them on the subject guides for you to get started. Websites can be created by anyone, and can change at any time, so be sure to evaluate any website you use. |
Evaluating Websites: See Credibility of a Website document below chart. |
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Streaming Video |
We subscribe to Films on Demand for educational streaming videos. |
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